Eddie Redmayne taken ill with food poisoning at BAFTAs

Eddie Redmayne was taken ill with food poisoning midway through this evening's British Academy Film Awards ceremony.

The Les Misérables star had been due to present the award for 'Original Screenplay' alongside Sally Field, but was unable to appear on stage because of his sudden illness.

Field, who appeared alone to present the award to Quentin Tarantino, stated that Redmayne was "puking his guts out" backstage.

Redmayne's co-star Anne Hathaway confirmed his illness when she picked up her award for 'Best Supporting Actress', saying: "Eddie, feel better. I would be holding your hair back, but... food poisoning is just the worst."